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How to get fromAlba to Portofinoby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alba to Portofino by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 1 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Alba to Astitrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Asti to Genova P.Za Principetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    4h 36m
    €28–56

  2. Drive  154 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alba to Portofinocar car 154 km
    2h 24m
    €25–36

  3. Bus, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Take the bus from Alba Stazione FS to Savonabus bus 204
    2. Take the train from Savona to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    6h 3m
    €29–36

  4. Line 45 bus, bus, train, line 1 ferry

    1. Take the bus from ALBA URBANO - Stazione FS to ASTI - Movicentrobus bus 45
    2. Take the bus from Alessandria to Genoabus bus
    3. Take the train from Genova Brignole to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Re
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    6h 23m
    €29–43

  5. Train, line 1 ferry via Genova Brignole

    1. Take the train from Alba to Astitrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Asti to Genova Brignoletrain train
    3. Take the train from Genova Brignole to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain train Re
    4. Take the ferry from Santa Margherita Ligure to Portofinoferry ferry 1
    5h 11m
    €28–47

Alba to Portofino by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Alba, Piemonte, Italy and Portofino, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Alba to Portofino. However, you can take the train to Asti, take the train to Genova P.Za Principe, take the train to S.Margherita L.-Port, walk to Santa Margherita Ligure, then take the line 1 ferry to Portofino. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alba Stazione FS to Portofino via Savona, Savona, S.Margherita L.-Port, and Santa Margherita Ligure in around 6h 3m.

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